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A high-level discussion focusing on the challenges facing the export industry sector was held this morning (28) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting was attended by heads of institutions under the Ministry...

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who also serves as the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of child abuse cases reported within schools. Speaking at a special program held yesterday...

Minister Sunil Handunnetthi has stated that there is no necessity to change the "engine" of the government at this time. He emphasized that a cabinet reshuffle is currently unwarranted and further remarked that he is unaware if any other individuals...

A special meeting was held on the 27th at the Opposition Leader’s Office between Minister Winston Peters and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. During the meeting, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa presented Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters with a life-size photograph of...

In a solemn ceremony, revered relics of the Buddha were enshrined at Phuc Son Pagoda in Vietnam’s Bac Giang Province, symbolizing spiritual unity between India and Vietnam. The Holy Buddha Relics sent from India were enshrined at an ancient Buddhist...

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara announced that official permission has been granted to inspect the bank accounts of 22 individuals, including veteran actress Ms. Malani Fonseka. Speaking at a media briefing held in Colombo, MP Jayasekara further stated...

The Colombo District Crime Division has arrested three more suspects, including a motorcyclist, in connection with the recent shooting incident at Halloluwa. The arrests were made in the Wattala and Kirulapone areas. Authorities have also seized four mobile phones from...

Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman has alleged that the National People's Power (NPP) has attempted to bribe voters by promising increased funding if their party’s candidates secure victory in the local government elections.

Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that attention has been directed toward a new COVID-19 variant currently spreading in several countries across the globe. Speaking at the media briefing held to announce recent Cabinet decisions, the Minister noted that...

The Postal and Telecommunications Officers' Association has announced that it will launch a two-day token strike on the 29th and 30th of this month in protest over 15 unresolved issues affecting its members. Key concerns include the non-approval of the...